BUTTER LA’s success is in its impact. The mission can only be achieved by having an incredible team on the ground. Thank you @joecoblaze@djqwesscoast and Kris Simms for your leadership of our team in your city.
Photography by @mister.wright@talonreedcooper@themarkamni
#BUTTERartfair #bythenumbers #culture #impact Inglewood
#2025 Thank You. I started this year surrounded by a community I loved deeply, people I cherished and would have done anything for. By the end of the year, nearly a third of that community was no longer with me.
Some of it was simply time, relationships naturally running their course. But much of it came through a series of unfortunate events where innocent people were affected, and distance followed.
What I’ve learned through it all is this: the people who are meant to be in your life will remain. And those people will meet you with the same care, effort, and intention that you offer them. That’s not transactional…that’s healthy. That’s balanced. That’s love with boundaries.
2025 taught me that loss isn’t always failure. Sometimes it’s refinement.
December 2024 was my 3rd time in Nigeria and each visit continues to transform me. From the schools to the orphanages, I was uplifted, embraced, and forever changed. I felt the heartbeat of my ancestors, challenged my perceptions, and found deeper clarity on identity, race, and belonging. Nigeria gave me more than memories; it gave me home.
Can’t wait to return.
#Nigeria #DiasporaJourney #AncestralRoots #TransformativeTravel #BlackExcellence #CulturalConnection #NaijaLove #drbondsandfriends2024
Who hasn’t been in a dark place? Who hasn’t gone through the fire? What connects us is knowing that you are not alone!
@willsmith reminds us of that common connection! That if you’re willing, there are life lessons in dark places! The journey not only produces healing, but also provides growth and wisdom. It was our pleasure to collaborate on this song with @willsmith and @fridayy as we continue to inspire the world with four simple words that will change your life…YOU CAN MAKE IT‼️
